Fiji shark snorkel

Like many people, Catriona Rowntree suffers from galeophobia, the fear of sharks. So naturally, she was a little apprehensive when she was told she’d be snorkeling with them.

Like many people, Catriona Rowntree suffers from galeophobia, the fear of sharks. So naturally, she was a little apprehensive when she was told she’d be snorkelling with these highly feared ocean predators in their natural habitat – no cage, no aquarium. Despite her reservations, Catriona joined the Ultimate Encounters Snorkel with Sharks tour with South Sea Cruises, and faced one of her greatest fears.

Location:

Barefoot Kuata Island, in the Yasawa Islands, is approximately two hours by boat from the Port of Denarau in Fiji.

Ultimate Encounters Snorkel with Sharks full day tour costs $204 for adults and $118 for children (5-15). Includes Nadi or Denarau hotel pickup, boat transfer, snorkel experience, guide and two course lunch. Daily departures from Denarau Marina at 8:30am and returns at 5:45pm.